Compax™ - PCD
Hyperion Code: Compax™
Wire Material: Various
Description: Self-supported sub-micron die blanks manufactured from polycrystalline diamond (PCD) with an ultrafine grain microstructure available in sizes D-6 and D-12.
Target Applications
The unique material properties of Hyperion Materials & Technologies PCD provide very good abrasion resistance and the ability to achieve a high quality surface finish.
- Brass-plated wire
- Electrical wire
- Fine finishing applications
- Glass scribing
- Sawing wire
- Stainless steel
- Tire cord
- Welding wire.
Standard Product Offering
| ADDMA No. | Nominal PCD Diameter x Thickness (mm) | Metal Filled | Thermally Stable | Maximum Recommended Bore Size (mm)* |
| D6 | 3.1 x 1.00 | 5010-MFU | 5010-TSU | 05 |
| D12 | 3.1 x 1.5 | 5015-MFU | 5015-TSU | 1.0 |
*Maximum recommended die size for nonferrous wire. Hard-ferrous wire die size normally should not exceed 65% of this diameter.
Visit our other Wire Dies pages for additional information. Your Hyperion salesperson can offer their expertise in selecting the wire die product best suited to solve your needs.
*PCD is manufactured from synthetic diamond.
